Torrential rains hit the Midwest for days. It came down so hard and fast that it made it difficult to do anything more than run to feed & water the chicks and chickens, and grab the hens' eggs. Flowers are blooming about a month ahead of what is normal. Sticky hot days are in the forecast for next week. The mystery chicks continue to grow and get their true feather coloring, which allows us to know what kind they are for sure now. Some chicken bloggers say not to feed wild birds because of the diseases they can carry. This farm is in a heavily wooded area, so no matter what there are wild birds around. I have had a bluebird house up longer than I've had chickens. The bluebirds were not happy with the pileated woodpecker that came around. Both mommy & daddy dived-bombed that "Woody Woodpecker," but I couldn't catch it on video. (I do keep feeders well away from the chicken areas. Plus, wildbirds do not have access to chicken feeders. They are hung underneath the chicken house.)
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| Columbian Wyandotte |
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| Black Star |
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| Red Star |
All pictures were taken and are copyrighted ©
to Tracey R. Simmons, creator of Paws4Hearts Rescue, 2017.
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